Image · 象传
Wind moves above the earth: observation. The ancient kings inspected the regions, observed the people, and established teachings.
風行地上，觀。先王以省方觀民設教。
Six Lines · 六爻
Childish contemplation — no blame for the small person, humiliation for the noble one.
童觀，小人无咎，君子吝。
The view of a child. The way of the petty person.
童觀，小人道也。
Peeping contemplation — favorable for quiet perseverance.
闚觀，利女貞。
Peeping through a crack. Perseverance of a woman. Can also be shameful.
闚觀女貞，亦可醜也。
Contemplating the course of a life — whether to advance or retreat.
觀我生進退。
Observing my life, advancing and retreating. Not losing the way.
觀我生進退，未失道也。
Contemplating the glory of the kingdom — favorable to be the king's guest.
觀國之光，利用賓于王。
Observing the light of the kingdom. Honoring guests.
觀國之光，尚賓也。
Contemplating your own life — the noble one is without blame.
觀我生，君子无咎。
Observing my life. Observing the people.
觀我生，觀民也。
Contemplating the lives of others — the noble one is without blame.
觀其生，君子无咎。
Observing his life. The will is not yet at peace.
觀其生，志未平也。